The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V021000·Announced 2019-01-25

Chrysler Recalls Ram 2500 and 3500 Trucks for Steering Linkage Defect

Chrysler is recalling specific Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) that can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500, 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, and 2014-2018 Ram 2500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 22, 2019.

Dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness and, if necessary, replace the drag link assembly or weld the nut to the adjuster sleeve free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 2500, 3500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
795,575

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 2500
  • 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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